School Bus Driver

Job Summary
Part time, 6 hours per day.
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
BUS DRIVER
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
•Drive a school bus or District vehicle transporting students and faculty as authorized over a designated route according to an established time schedule;
•Transport students on field trips, special educational trips, and to athletic events selecting the best routes;
•Maintain discipline of students while on bus;
•Clean interior and exterior of bus;
•Service bus with fuel, oil, and water;
•Inspect vehicles daily for proper maintenance and safety, such as tire conditions, air brakes, fire extinguisher, First Aid equipment, emergency exit door operation, and all internal and external lights;
•Complete required inspection reports prior to operation of the vehicle; and
•Prepare statistical reports on daily student loads, miles, type of trip, date, and standby time.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
•Knowledge of California laws and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students;
•Knowledge of safe driving practices;
•Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently;
•Ability to maintain discipline of students while on bus;
•Ability to administer First Aid/CPR;
•Ability to keep simple records; and
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform bus driver duties. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of a formal classroom and behind-the-wheel training program approved by the California Highway Patrol for the operation of a school bus.
•Graduation from High School.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
•Possession of a valid State of California Class B-P Driver's License;
•Possession of a valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Certificate;
•Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate;
•Possession of a valid Medical Certificate; and
•Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requires a fully completed, on-line application profile with the following documents scanned and attached:
•High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher degree
•Resume
•Valid State of California Class B (PS endorsement) Driver's License;
•Valid California Highway Patrol School Bus Driver's Cert.
•Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate (Adult, Infant, Child)
•Valid Medical Certificate (DL-51A & DL-51)
•Current DMV Driving Record (from DMV only)
Prior to employment all candidates must successfully complete the District's clearance process, which includes: drug/alcohol testing, physical and back evaluation.
FUNCTION:
Under supervision, drive a school bus and/or drive other District vehicles; operate assigned bus in a clean and safe condition; and perform related duties as required.
This is a permanent position upon successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. Before the end of the six-month probationary period, all drivers must hold a California School Bus License with either no restrictions, or an automatic transmission restriction only.
Comments and Other Information
Qualified applicants that may have previously applied will need to re-apply.